Bradgate community notices of club events and hospital visits
The Bradgate Progress Club held its Christmas party at the Fred Benjamin home with hostesses Mrs. Benjamin Mrs. Rudolph Olson and Mrs. Henry Olson. A gift exchange and donations for Cherokee State hospital inmates followed. Vesper service at the Methodist church featured music and an address by Rev. Day. Local residents visited relatives in Des Moines Humboldt Califo rnia and Rolfe as Lutheran Aid served lunch and held meetings.
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Bradgate Progress Club
Fred Benjamin
Benjamin
Rudolph Olson
Henry Olson
Abbie Olson
Cherokee State Hospital
Helen Munson
Harriet Olson
Phyllis Wilkin
Day
Gerald Hansen and Son
Ivan G. Wolcott
Jay Anderson
Des Moines
Eliza Bradbury
Ivan Godden
Ray Isaecson
Rolfe
Hans Isacson
Lutheran Aid
Myles Jensen Sale
Humboldt
Lutheran Ladies Aid
Otto Anderson
Harold Williams
Anderson
Mabel Vote
Lutheran Hospital
Daniel Vote
Lester Spangler
C. Harris
Della McKee
Algona
Clifford Graves
Robert Wiegert
California
Eon Naeve
Rachael An
Liker seniors bid Marie Christensen farewell at party
Fourteen of 21 seniors attended the farewell in Wednesday's events. Marie will attend Hayfield High School in Minnesota after graduation while many classmates, together since kindergarten, hoped she could finish school locally. The gathering also noted several family visits and local family health updates.
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Liker
Marie Christensen
Marie
Hayfield
Minn
Willie Naeve
Rudy Naeve
Merle Naeve
Camp Scott
Ill
George Naeves
Fort Dodge
Floyd Christensen
Roger Naeve
Bertha Naeve
Lester Naeve
Lyle Naeve
Humboldt
Don Naeve
Johnie Pansy
de Anne Hoag
Glenn Nelsons
Dean Hoag
Lutheran Hospital
Dean Gerald Hoag
Glenn Nelson
Magnus Larsen
Rudolph Olson
Hans Isacsons
Gerald Reese
James Holmes
John Reeves
Laurens
Iowa City
Reese
Duff Peterson
Rolfe
Mabel Vote
Arthur Claussen
Carrie Jensen
Swea City
Gene Madsen
Herbert Coffin
Albert Coffin
Claire Easley
Davenport
Coffin
Storm Lake
Coffins
L. E. Peterson
Benna Vita Hospital
Iowa Road Toll Surges Despite Strong Safety Drive
The state faces its deadliest year on record for traffic deaths in 1956 despite intensified enforcement licensing and education efforts. A National Safety Council rep notes speed limits help but are not the sole solution, urging stronger citizen action to support road safety nationwide. The piece ends with a call to mobilize for 1957.
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Bob Hullihan
Iowa
National Safety Council
Safety Council
New Year's Eve Service At Lutheran Church
The Lutheran Church announces Sunday School at 9 45 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11 a.m. A New Year's Eve service is planned for 7 00 p.m. The pastor listed is Irving N Tange.
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the Lutheran Church
Irving N. Tange
Corn picker accident claims Freeport man’s finger
Cloyd Dolley of near Freeport suffered a severe corn picker accident resulting in the loss of one finger and multiple other injuries to his hands.
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Cloyd Dolley
Freeport
Presbyterian Church announces Christmas week events
Martin J. Prehn leads Sunday School at 9 45 and worship at 11. Jr High and Senior High Fellowships meet with hosts. PW hosts a Friday December 28 potluck for the Prehn family. Open house for Earl Ives 2 00 to 5 00 Sunday celebrating 40th anniversary. All groups to file year end financial reports.
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Presbyterian Church
Martin J. Prehn
Sharalyn Wolfe
Sally Ives
Moving Preparations Tighten Schedule for Soon-to-Move
Residents indicate they will be pressed for time in preparing to relocate, prompting last‑minute packing, utility checks, and coordination with movers. Local officials advise prioritizing essential documents and scheduling access windows to minimize stress during the transition.
Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall Schedule in Gilmore City
The Kingdom Hall on Highway 8 in Gilmore City lists Donald DeMoss as congregation servant. Programs include Sunday Watchtower Bible study at 2 30 p m on Jehovah God of Production, Tuesday Area book study at 7 30 p m Awaiting the Attack of Gog of Magog from You May Survive Armageddon Into God's New World, and Friday 7 30 p m service meeting with 8 30 ministry school.
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Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Highway 8
Gilmore City
Donald DeMoss
Watchtower Bible Study
Gog of Magog
Card of Thanks for Christmas Gratitude
I express sincere thanks to all who helped make my Christmas pleasant with prayers, cards, gifts and calls during my hospital stay and after returning home.
New Year Blessings From Mrs. Alta Hewlett
Mrs. Alta Hewlett sends warm wishes for a blessed New Year filled with lasting happiness.
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Alta Hewlett
Acknowledgments for Lou Peterson Memorial and Support
Mrs. Mabel Peterson thanks relatives and friends for kindness after her husband Lou Peterson's death and after the untimely accident. She notes appreciation for floral tokens memorials and other deeds of sympathy extended to her and family.
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Lou
Mabel Peterson
Susan Marine Thanks Voters After Webb's Contest Win
Susan Marine thanks supporters after winning a Webb's contest and wishes them a happy New Year.
Rolfe Advertises Medical and Insurance Services
Local notices promote X ray services and life insurance options by T. J. Raynes and H. G. Frigaard a Rolfe Iowa chiropractor offering office and residence visits including hail and tornado accident coverage with phone dial numbers 83488 83388 and 83930.
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the Rolfe Arrow
Robert Swan
Marion Bruce
Bradgate News
Oui
G. Fred Smith and
Marcia I. Smith
Beckord’s Hatchery
Korea
Veterans Administration Office
My CT
Jehovah’s Witnesses
Webb’s
Susan Marine
Grove Laboratories, Inc
Carl J. White
Optometrist
McCormick System Scientific Eye Examination
Rolfe, Iowa
Kennedy Agency General Insurance
Loxterkamp
M. D
Rolfe Clinic
Surgery
Dial
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Joseph Schoofs
Pocahontas
Clark
D. O
G. Fred Smith
Automobile & Property Insurance Real Estate Dial
Fuller
J. E. Hynds
Ritz
Office Dial
T. J. Raynes
F. H. Molyneux
Methodist
H. G. Frigaard
Chiropractor
X-ray Service
DR. L. W. Feldman
R. B. Ranney
Rickard’s Home Service
C Call Hazel
Gary
Webb’s Drug Store
Young’s Standard Service
Reader's Digest
Pinkham
Lydia
E. P. Hansen
Stanback Gy Powolrs Et
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